The Tigers optioned Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Jung never seemed overly likely to make Detroit's Opening Day roster, but he stuck around for the entirety of spring training while posting a .286/.405/.371 slash line in 20 games. The 25-year-old had a .342 OPS in 55 plate appearances for the Tigers last year and isn't likely to see significant playing time in the majors this year unless the club dealing with some significant infield injuries.
Jace Jung: Everything you need to know
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Status
ACTIVESTATS
Jace Jung Game Log 2026
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PreseasonDateOppResultABRH1B2B3BHRRBIBBHBPKSBCSTB3/24W 11-8503210000030043/23L 6-5100000000020003/21W 3-1000000001020003/204-4000000000000003/18L 3-1000000000000003/171-1100000000010003/16W 13-6421100001060013/14W 6-1200000001030003/13L 7-5100000001030003/11L 2-1100000001030003/10W 7-2211100000150013/8L 5-0301100000010013/7L 5-3100000000010003/6W 11-3303300030020033/2L 5-2200000000000002/28W 12-3212110011040032/27W 16-8211001000020032/254-4200000000030002/24L 8-1301100010000012/224-4200000000030002/21L 20-320000000002000
Preseason Totals 3951310210561460017
Jace Jung Player Profile
Team
Detroit Tigers
Birthdate
10/4/2000 (25)
Status
MIN
HT/WT
5'11", 205 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 1; Pk 12 (DET)
Birthplace
San Antonio, TX, USA
Position
3B
College
Texas Tech
Career History
Detroit Tigers
2023-Present
(4 seasons)
Jace Jung: Breaking News
Sent down to Triple-A
The Tigers optioned Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Jung was recalled from Toledo last week after Colt Keith (ribs) was placed on the 10-day injured list. This time, Justyn-Henry Malloy is taking Jung's spot on the 26-man roster. Jung has appeared in 21 games for the Tigers this season, slashing .106/.236/.106 with zero extra-base hits, three RBI, eight runs scored and a 7:16 BB:K across 55 trips to the plate.
Back in bigs
The Tigers recalled Jung from Triple-A Toledo on Friday. Jung will join the active roster in place of Colt Keith (ribs), who's headed to the injured list. He'll compete with Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibanez for playing time at third base.
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